September 27, 2025

Taiwan Triumphs at 2025 World Darts Federation World Cup with Gold Win

Seoul: Two young Taiwanese darts players made a significant mark at the 2025 World Darts Federation (WDF) World Cup by claiming a gold medal in the prestigious tournament held in Seoul, South Korea, from September 22 to 27. According to Focus Taiwan, athletes Tsai Yung-en and Yang Yi-ching emerged victorious

Germany’s Saxony Minister-President Embarks on Historic Visit to Taiwan

Taipei: Minister-President of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, is set to arrive in Taiwan on Sunday for a four-day visit, marking the first instance of a German federal state head visiting the island. This development was announced by the German Institute Taipei in a news release on Saturday. According to Focus Taiwan,

Taiwan Lawmakers’ Japan Visit Boosts Bilateral Ties: Envoy

Tokyo: A cross-party delegation led by Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu visited Japan’s key political figures, creating dialogue between the nations, Taiwan’s top envoy to Japan Lee Yi-yang said Friday. At a banquet in Tokyo, Lee called the visit “a major step forward in Taiwan-Japan relations,” adding that he looks forward

Hualien Flood Victim Found After Five Days; Family Thanks Rescuers

Hualien: Search and rescue personnel on Saturday recovered the body of an 87-year-old woman in Hualien County, five days after massive flooding triggered by Typhoon Ragasa inundated the area, local authorities said. The victim, surnamed Huang, was found inside her home on Fozu Street in Guangfu Township. According to Focus

Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taichung Reopens After Gas Explosion Closure

Taichung: Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store’s Taichung branch reopened Saturday, 226 days after shutting down due to a natural gas explosion in February, drawing long lines of customers eager to return. According to Focus Taiwan, crowds gathered early outside the store before the doors opened at 10:30 a.m. Many, including

Ex-Premier Chang Chun-hsiung Passes Away at 87; President Lai Expresses Condolences

Taipei: Two-time Premier Chang Chun-hsiung died Saturday at the age of 87, with President Lai Ching-te mourning the death of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) founding member for his dedication to Taiwan’s democracy and human rights. According to Focus Taiwan, the Presidential Office stated that Lai, who also chairs the